The Cabinet of which state had recently approved a scheme to provide a pension of Rs 1500 to transgenders above 18 years of age in the state?
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the following state first approved transgender as a separate gender and issued ration card to them ___________.
7. Consider the following statements,
1. The Transgender Persons (protection of rights) bill, 2016 prohibits discrimination against a transgender person in areas such as education, employment, and healthcare.
2. The Bill directs the central and state governments to provide welfare schemes in these areas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?